2007 BLUE BIRD L4RE Recalls (5)

Campaign:
08V278000 on 06/22/2008
Component:
Electrical system: instrument panel
Manufactured:
09/28/2005 - 04/20/2007
Affected:
203
Defect:
Nabi is recalling 239 my 2002-2007 blue bird c4re and l4re transit buses equipped with a 'prx1' module. the prx1 module is a device which transmits an electric signal to the instrument cluster, which is converted into an air system pressure reading on the dash mounted guage. on certain modules, tis reading is inaccurate causing the displayed pressure to be outside the tolerance of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, 'air brake systems.'
Consequence:
If the air brake system develops a leak, the bvehicle operator may not be aware due to the inaccurate dash reading. if a leak occurs, the safety/'emergency brakes could set without adequate warning, applying the brakes partially, which could result in loss of vehicle control, possibly causing a crash.
Correction:
Nabi will provide instructions to vehicle owners/end-users to add a specific wire to the module, correcting the problem. the recall began on august 5, 2008. owners may contact nabi at
Notes:
Nabi recall no. 2008-02.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
08V434000 on 08/26/2008
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured:
07/31/2007 - 07/30/2008
Affected:
15
Defect:
North american bus industries (nabi) is recalling 15 my 2007-2008 blue-bird l4re and c4re transit buses equipped with c7 or c9 caterpillar diesel engines. the fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.
Consequence:
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Correction:
Nabi is working with caterpillar (please see 08e042). caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986, or nabi at 1-888-391-1777.
Notes:
Nabi recall no. 2008-3.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
13V011000 on 01/14/2013
Component:
Steering
Manufactured:
06/30/2007 - 10/30/2009
Affected:
53
Defect:
North american bus industries inc. (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 blue bird l4re transit buses manufactured july 1, 2007, through october 31, 2009. the buses may have a defective steering gear attachment. cracks may develop in the bracket that secures the power steering gear to the bus frame or the bus frame may crack around the bolts that attach the steering gear bracket to the frame.
Consequence:
If left unchecked, the cracks may propagate and cause partial separation of the steering gear from the bus frame. this would cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Nabi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the buses free of charge. the recall began during march 2013. owners may contact nabi at 1-256-831-4296.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
13V011000 on 01/14/2013
Component:
Structure
Manufactured:
06/30/2007 - 10/30/2009
Affected:
53
Defect:
North american bus industries inc. (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 blue bird l4re transit buses manufactured july 1, 2007, through october 31, 2009. the buses may have a defective steering gear attachment. cracks may develop in the bracket that secures the power steering gear to the bus frame or the bus frame may crack around the bolts that attach the steering gear bracket to the frame.
Consequence:
If left unchecked, the cracks may propagate and cause partial separation of the steering gear from the bus frame. this would cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Nabi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the buses free of charge. the recall began during march 2013. owners may contact nabi at 1-256-831-4296.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
13V457000 on 10/20/2013
Component:
Electrical system
Manufactured:
06/30/2007 - 10/30/2009
Affected:
4,061
Defect:
North american bus industries (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2000-2011 lfw, clfw, brt, 2007-2009 blue bird l4re, and 2000-2009 optima opus transit buses equipped with sure power battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. the specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Consequence:
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Nabi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the equalizers, free of charge. an interim letter was mailed to owners on january 27, 2014. owners may contact nabi at 1-256-831-4296. nabi's recall number is 20136.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2007 BLUE BIRD L4RE TSBs (4)

Bulletin:
SB-10-13-01
Component:
062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Summary:
Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. a modification to adjusting rod for upper mount is necessary to enhance durability of bracket and prevent radiator damage. *pe
Bulletin:
SU-1209
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Blue bird: procedure update information being provided regarding replacement of heater resistors on all models. no model or model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
SM1601
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Blue bird troubleshooting guides: blue bird announcement of the addition of troubleshooting guides for assisting in the service of the blue bird products. these troubleshooting guides are available on the vantage website.
Bulletin:
SM1608
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
New blue bird support center - technical bus support: dealer memo to announce the new on-line blue bird support center for technical bus support requests.

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